Major Arcana · card VI
The Lovers
choice, union, values
Reading it upright
Two figures stand beneath an angel. Beyond romance, the card is about a decision that reflects what you value most. Many readers ask "what is being chosen here?" before "who is being loved?"
Reading it reversed
Reversed, values clash, a relationship is out of balance, or a choice is being avoided.
Journal prompt
What would I choose if I acted fully on my values?
Study tip. Draw The Lovers on purpose, set it in front of you, and write three things you can literally see in the picture before you look at any notes. Your own observations will stay with you longer than a keyword list.
Notes on this site are a starting point. Different decks and readers interpret cards differently, and a reading is never a substitute for professional advice.